Breed History This enchanting breed is gaining the popularity it deserves. One could almost believe the fairy stories that surround its origins. Russia has 13 time zones, and a multiple of ethnic and cultural diversity, is it any wonder that the Siberian cat is so magical, so unique. They were to be found in the markets, the streets, the countryside, and the forests of Russia. They were respected by the farmers and the millers for protecting the buildings and the granaries against rodents. It is said that Siberian cats were carried by Russian immigrants as they travelled from the North to Moscow and St. Petersburg, and tales are told of them befriending monks, walking along high parapets guarding the monasteries and warning them of intruders. The Siberian – a cat with a rich and vibrant history dating back at least a thousand years, a background as colourful as any tapestry, is it any wonder that this is a breed of cat that is adored by anyone who is lucky enough to own one. Be it in ancient Russia or modern United Kingdom, the Siberian was and is here to stay.